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A political satire in which the animals take over running the farm but find their utopian state turning into a dictatorship.

The leafy sea dragon and other masters of camouflage blend in so well with their surroundings that they become nearly invisible. Inflatable animals like the puffer fish blow up to the point of shapeshifting. Growing readers will discover how animal adaptations are much like superpowers.

"Fascinating facts and spectacular illustrations will inspire young readers to choose their own favorite sea creatures"--

Arriving at a farm with sore paws and an empty stomach, a dog tries to convince the farmer that he could be just as valuable as a cow, a horse, or a chicken.

Collects poems about such sea creatures as dolphins, octopuses, and sea turtles.

"Learn where creatures such as a gorilla, elephant, kangaroo, and giraffe sleep at night in informational verse"--

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text explores what would happen if animals celebrated Halloween.

"Vibrant photographs and carefully leveled narrative nonfiction text invite early fluent readers to explore a variety of ocean food chains. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--

Through vivid stories of devoted pigs, two-timing magpies, and scheming roosters, The Inner Life of Animals weaves the latest scientific research into how animals interact with the world with Peter Wohlleben's personal experiences in forests and fields. Horses feel shame, deer grieve, and goats discipline their kids. Ravens call their friends by name, rats regret bad choices, and butterflies choose the very best places for their children to grow up....

Full-color illustrations present a simple depiction of a year in the life of a bird.